Comment: I have taken Hema-Plex,85 mg elemental iron, for anemia for several years with on side effects. Two months ago I started I started having diahrea like episodes every morning. I'm not sure the iron is causing it. The Dr. says I am almost not anemic any longer. When I had to stop all medication and supplements five days prior to a colonoscopy, the diahrea symptons stopped also.

Comment:I have taken Hema-Plex,85 mg elemental iron, for anemia for several years with on side effects. Two months ago I started I started having diahrea like episodes every morning. I'm not sure the iron is causing it. The Dr. says I am almost not anemic any longer. When I had to stop all medication and supplements five days prior to a colonoscopy, the diahrea symptons stopped also.Hide Full Comment

Comment: Took iron supplements because I am anemic and lost alot of blood from menstrual periods. However after taking iron supplements for several weeks.....developed allergic reaction to them and had intense itching in vagina area. Initially thought it was yeast infection, them reaction to soaps/shampoos. After long exhaustive method of deduction.....finally realized it was allergic reaction to iron s
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Comment:Took iron supplements because I am anemic and lost alot of blood from menstrual periods. However after taking iron supplements for several weeks.....developed allergic reaction to them and had intense itching in vagina area. Initially thought it was yeast infection, them reaction to soaps/shampoos. After long exhaustive method of deduction.....finally realized it was allergic reaction to iron supplements that was causing inflammation and itching. Hide Full Comment

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